…showered newlyweds with almonds as a fertility charm. Today, North Americans give guests at weddings a bag of sugared almonds, representing children, happiness, romance, good health and fortune. In Sweden,…
USDA, Partners to Invest $720 Million in Conservation Projects
…million towards 84 conservation projects that will help communities improve water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. These projects make up the second…
USDA Initiative Restores Forests, Reduces Wildfire Threats through Local Partnerships
…Restoration Partnership between the U.S. Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to improve the health and resiliency of forest ecosystems where public and private lands meet. “The…
Presidents Who Farmed
…beans, corn, and tomatos, and pouring tubs of water into sandy soil that would sprout large watermelon. And about a year before he became President, George W. Bush – bought…
Soil Sampling for Salinity Challenges
…the soil particle surface. In fine textured soils across the State, CEC values can be very high, with values ranging between 15-40 meq/100 g of soil. Generally, sandy loams are…
UC Davis Hydrology Team Visits NRI Study Field
…with respect to soil water depletions, costs, carbon capture and soil improvement in a range of orchard and tomato production systems. A variety of data collection efforts are now underway…
Heart Health Month
…probably best associated with hearts and flowers, chocolates and romance for your favorite Valentine. But It’s also Heart Health Month. The Cattlemen’s Beef Board has combined the two events in…
Agri View: Growing Pumpkins
…Pumpkins like and need a lot of water, but don’t plant pumpkins in wet or dense soil. They need good, well-drained soil. You can dig it up by hand. Don’t…
USDA Announces $58.25 Million to Protect Ag and Plants from Pests and Diseases
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has allocated $58.25 million from Section 10007 of the 2014 Farm Bill….
Valentine Flowers
…what comes into the United States is safe for the health and safety of the people here but it’s also safer here for our agriculture industry. U.S. Customs and Border…
Third Farm in Ca. Awarded Top Grassfed and Animal Welfare Certification
…on our health, the environment, and animal welfare, many are seeking truly sustainable alternatives–including grassfed meat. According to recent research, demand for grassfed beef has increased by 25-30 percent every…
ASTA Participates in FarmNext National Summit
…health and wellness—it starts with a seed. I’m confident that the next generation of agriculture professionals is uniquely positioned and ready to face these challenges. ASTA is proud to be…
Voluntary Conservation Journey
…we were losing probably 20-ton soil per acre, and now we’re down to less than one ton of soil loss per acre with the use of our covers.” Brandt is…
Malaysian Fruit Fly Quarantine in Portion of Los Angeles County
…of Spinosad, which originates from naturally-occurring bacteria found in soil. Spinosad is approved for use in organic agriculture and is safe for humans, livestock and pets. Flies are attracted to…